Epic Records label award for the 'Til Tuesday album Voices Carry "platinum" album. Released on April 20, 1985, the album was indeed certified Gold by the RIAA on Sept. 11, 1985 for 500,000 copies sold. Note: This is not a RIAA award.
'Til Tuesday's title track from this album broke the band by rising to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and garnering the act an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist after the video for the track was played heavy rotation on MTV. The album itself peaked at #19 on the Top 200 Albums chart and also charted in Australia and Canada.
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Item Highlights:
- Epic Records label "gold" album award with artwork
- In Good condition
- Estimated to have been made in 1985
- Presented to a music industry agent
- Original backing paper with manufacturer label
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Fantastic 80's collectors item for any 'Til Tuesday or Aimee Mann fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This is a Epic Records label award that would have been manufactured in 1985, making it approximately 41 years old. It is presented to Chip Rachlin, who was an agent at ICM in Los Angeles, working with Billy Joel, Eagles, Beach Boys, America, and many others. He later managed The Kinks and also worked at MTV in its' early days.
The award is in Good condition with slight damage to the record label and minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. The award was made by Creative Glassics and the original backing board was reattached after the dislodged presentation plate was put back in place.
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